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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / Ampex ATR 700

« on: November 29, 2009, 11:17:50 AM »

I'm considering the 700 as a starter unit in the TP, the price is very reasonable, a couple of hundred dollars.  I believe it to be in fairly decent condition.  I have been on the net looking up as much info as I can but have not found all that much.  Does anyone have experience and info about this unit.  How does it handle tape and all the other the usual important questions.  Thanks!

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Tape Project Albums - general / Re: Titles

« on: November 21, 2009, 12:07:36 AM »

I went back and did a bit more checking and was stumped on only two, Mose Allison and Dave Alvin.  Thanks Much!
Art

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Tape Project Albums - general / Titles

« on: November 20, 2009, 07:00:21 PM »

I was able to pull up some of the TP albums on itunes so I could preview the songs to see which tapes I am interested in.  Some of the albums come up but some don't.  Of the ones that didn't, some of the artists have "best of" albums which no doubt have some of the respective TP songs on them.  Is these a location on the web site where I can see the songs on each tape?

Art

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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / Re: Lyrec RTR

« on: November 17, 2009, 04:08:11 PM »

Thanks!  If you can email the literature that would be great.  If you ever see one let me know, I'd love to hear about it.

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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / Re: Lyrec RTR

« on: October 31, 2009, 09:09:55 PM »

They are beautiful looking machines aren't.  Does anyone have any experience using these machines or any links to them or ever seen one?  It would be great to find out more about them.

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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / Re: Lyrec RTR

« on: October 31, 2009, 04:26:20 PM »

Hi Harold,
I am referring to the TR55 in my last post.  If you would like to bring the Freida into the discussion also please do.

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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / Re: Lyrec RTR

« on: October 31, 2009, 12:19:12 AM »

I have heard them referred to as the best units available.  I wondered how they earned this accolade and if they would benefit from the TP electronic upgrades just like all of the other big units out there?

Are these units to be found or are they rare (so rare that they aren't practical for most), are parts and/or techs available in So. California?  What would the price range be if you know and where might one find one.  I have checked the usual sources (ebay, craigslist) and not seen anything.  Thanks so much for your time.

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General Discussion / Re: Choosing which RTR?

« on: October 27, 2009, 10:57:10 PM »

Thanks for the contact, I'll give Phillip a call week.

It's a small world isn't it.  I would not mind living in your neck of the woods, it is quite nice up there, very different than SoCal.

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General Discussion / Re: Choosing which RTR?

« on: October 26, 2009, 10:35:47 PM »

Thanks Steve!  He is north of me about 70 miles.  If anyone has any recs. further south they would be appreciated.

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General Discussion / Re: Choosing which RTR?

« on: October 26, 2009, 09:08:30 PM »

Dan/Doc (do you have a preference?) has been an incredible help!!!  Two long phone calls and I think/hope he'll still talk to me in the future after I talked his ear off.  Maybe one of you should buy him a John Deere cap with ear flaps so no one will know if his ear was talked off.  I'm so sorry that I gave the sharks an opportunity to attack you.  A rough crowd here I would say.  Thanks for everyone's advice it is really appreciated.

Sorry about not getting my name listed but that has been corrected, it is Art by the way.  I live in Laguna Hills, CA, which is in South Orange County near Irvine, Mission Viejo, John Wayne Airport, half way between LA and San Diego.  I would definitely like to find a tech down here so if you folks have any suggestions I am listening.  Cheers!

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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / Lyrec RTR

« on: October 25, 2009, 12:25:42 PM »

I am having trouble finding info regarding this brand on the net.  Can anyone point me in the right direction?  Thanks.

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General Discussion / Choosing which RTR?

« on: October 24, 2009, 06:26:11 PM »

Hi all, I am new to this realm and am considering getting my feet wet.  My stereo guy warned me about getting into this, that it was a slippery slope of no return, unfortunately I'm not good at taking advice, giving it only.

I have been learning all I can over the last few days even talking to Dan and have an idea where I want to go.  I already have a very nice high end system, digital and vinyl so this would be one more obsession.  It seems that the ATR 100's are at the top of the list based on performance and price.  While I would love one $$ says no.

Next choice, Otari MTR 12 or 15 with the 15 being one I will probably choose unless someone has a better idea.  I plan to do the direct path signal output to and a Seduction in the future.  Obviously obtaining a used unit in good condition is imperative. 

I am open to any suggestions on other units also.  At this point I will stop and ask your opinions.